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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,002, 28,512.72 and 8,475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,002, 28,512.72 and 8,475.24 is: 12,717.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,002 : 28,512.72 = 8,475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,002/28,512.72 = 8,475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,002x = 28,512.72 × 8,475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,002x = 241,652,145.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,652,145.05/19,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,717.20

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